Greenwich Island in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"Smokin' Joe" Frazier
January 12, 1944 - November 7, 2011
Born in Beaufort, South Carolina, Joe Frazier moved to Philadelphia as a young man to work and train as a boxer. Known for his devastating left hook, he won the Olympic Gold Medal in the Heavyweight Division in Tokyo before turning professional. His nickname, Smokin' Joe, was developed by his trainer, Yancey Durham. His Hall of Fame career included world heavyweight title recognition for multiple years. His professional record was 32-4-1 with 27 knockouts. At the peak of his career, he was one of the most recognized international sports figures.
In addition to his boxing career, Frazier embraced his roles as father, mentor, and humanitarian. He embodied all of the qualities of a Philadelphia Fighter. His approach to life was captured in his favorite saying "Get the job done."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports.
Location. 39° 54.276′ N, 75° 10.135′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is on Greenwich Island. It is at the intersection of Pattison Avenue and South 11th Street, on the left when traveling west on Pattison Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia PA 19148, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
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Other markers no longer nearby. The Army/Navy College Football Classic (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); The Philadelphia Stars (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); The Phillies played at Veterans Stadium, 1971-2003. (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Joe Brown (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 572 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
